There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Charlestown by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Ic / ...
6h 18m£31–44Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Streetbus X1
7h 43mDrive 162.6 mi
- Drive from Galway to Charlestowncar 162.6 mi
3h 21m£40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Cavan Bus Stnbus 65
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Portadown Train Station [bus stop]bus 270
7h 55m
Galway to Charlestown by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Charlestown is to train which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Charlestown is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Bannfoot via Dublin Airport T1, Banbridge Bus Station and Market Street Stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Portadown via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Galway and Charlestown is 226 miles. The road distance is 163.6 miles.
The best way to get from Galway to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £30 - £45.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Galway to Charlestown, including transfers.
Galway to Charlestown bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Charlestown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Charlestown is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Charlestown, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Cash End via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Portadown, and Castle Street in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bannfoot via Dublin Airport T1, Kenlis Street, Banbridge Bus Station, and Market Street Stop B in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £10–15
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Portadown Train Station [bus stop]
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- £23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Charlestown bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Galway to Charlestown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Charlestown is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Galway to Charlestown.
There are 193+ hotels available in Charlestown.






